The Beatles Today in Beatles History

Even decades after The Beatles transformed the music world, Ringo Starr remains as passionate about music as ever. While he is often remembered as the steady, smiling drummer of the Fab Four, Starr’s love for music extends far beyond rhythm and percussion — it’s about the song as a whole. …

Sir Paul McCartney, one of the most celebrated musicians in history, has spent over six decades crafting some of the world’s most beloved songs. While he is best known as one-half of The Beatles’ legendary Lennon–McCartney songwriting partnership, his musical influences stretch far beyond his own band. Recently, McCartney opened …

For all the myths and legends surrounding The Beatles, their story was, at its heart, about four young men from Liverpool whose lives were bound together by music, madness, and an unshakable bond. Ringo Starr, the ever-affable drummer, often served as the glue in the group — the steady presence …

Lou Reed, the uncompromising frontman of The Velvet Underground, was never one to hand out musical praise lightly—especially to mainstream acts. Known for his gritty realism and avant-garde experimentation, Reed openly dismissed much of popular music, including The Beatles. In a 1987 interview with Joe Smith, he famously declared: “The …

LONDON — David Gilmour, the iconic guitarist and vocalist of Pink Floyd, has sold millions of albums, headlined historic stadium shows, and shaped the sound of progressive rock. Yet, despite his legendary career, Gilmour has openly admitted there’s one band he always wished he could have joined — The Beatles. …

LONDON — Keith Richards, the legendary guitarist of The Rolling Stones and one of rock’s most enduring figures, is famous for his razor-sharp tongue and brutally honest opinions. Over decades in the spotlight, he’s criticised plenty of artists, but few modern acts have sparked his disdain quite like Oasis. The …

Few modern rock musicians have a career arc as remarkable as Dave Grohl’s. From pounding the drums in Nirvana during the grunge explosion to fronting Foo Fighters and steering them to stadium dominance, Grohl has managed to straddle underground credibility and global superstardom with rare authenticity. Along the way, he’s …

As one of rock’s most celebrated guitarists, Keith Richards of The Rolling Stones knows the difference between a great performance and a great recording. While Richards has praised George Harrison’s playing over the years, he’s admitted that some early Beatles albums didn’t flatter Harrison’s guitar tone. Richards on Early Beatles …

The Beatles’ rise in the early 1960s wasn’t just another success story — it was a cultural shift. Emerging as a pop sensation, they quickly evolved into one of the most influential and innovative bands in history. Their music spanned joyous anthems, bold experimentation, and raw emotional depth. One of …

When The Beatles first touched down in America in 1964, they didn’t just enter the U.S. music scene — they transformed it overnight. The success of “I Want to Hold Your Hand” launched the British Invasion, reshaping popular music and inspiring an entire generation of young Americans to pick up …